CHICO Flores believes Swansea City can carry on climbing after he became the latest player to commit his future to the club.
Flores has agreed a one-year contract extension meaning he is tied to Swansea until the summer of 2016.
The Spanish defender follows in the footsteps of Michu, Ashley Williams and Angel Rangel who have all penned fresh terms in the past few months.
"I'm very happy," he said. "Everything has gone better than I ever expected considering I only arrived in Wales in the summer.
"It's been easier for me to settle here than when I moved from Spain to Italy.
"The language issue can still be difficult at times, but I'm getting there. My English is improving all the time and I have good communication on the pitch alongside Ash (Ashley Williams), who can also speak a bit of Spanish.
"In my debut season the club has won its first major trophy and are safe again for another year in the Premier League.
"It's been a fantastic experience and a massive achievement for the club, both individually and collectively."
Flores arrived in a £2 million deal from Genoa last summer, having spent the previous season on loan at Mallorca.
After a shaky start that included a red card in only his third Swansea appearance, Flores has settled to form a formidable partnership with Williams.
The pair are expected to start at the heart of defence in Norwich today after Flores recovered from an ankle knock.
"I had no hesitation in signing a new contract for a number of reasons, but mainly because I can only see the team and the club growing," said the 26-year-old.
"We play good football, which I think suits me, and the warmth of the fans towards me has been unbelievable. To hear them sing my name is amazing; phenomenal.
"If you put all that together, everything is perfect, and I hope to stay at Swansea for a long, long time."
